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What Are The Risks Associated When Placenta Is Located At A Posterior Low Lying Position?
i had an anomaly scan at 18 weeks 3 days .it showed variable presentation and the placenta is located at a posterior low lying position...I had a normal vaginal delivery before...what are the risks associated .my doc says that just forget about it there is nothing but what if it doesn't move up
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
Hi,
At such an early stage the location of the placenta is of little significance and do not worry unnecessarily. The placenta grows up along with the expanding uterus most of the time. If there is a persistent posterior low-lying placenta in late pregnancy, it may cause difficulty in progress of labor and abnormal presentations; the grade of the placental anomalous position is of significance. I am sure your placenta is going to move up and so, please do not stress yourself with undue anxiety and enjoy your pregnancy. Wish you safe motherhood.
At such an early stage the location of the placenta is of little significance and do not worry unnecessarily. The placenta grows up along with the expanding uterus most of the time. If there is a persistent posterior low-lying placenta in late pregnancy, it may cause difficulty in progress of labor and abnormal presentations; the grade of the placental anomalous position is of significance. I am sure your placenta is going to move up and so, please do not stress yourself with undue anxiety and enjoy your pregnancy. Wish you safe motherhood.
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